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Battling COVID-19 disinformation
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With the recent surge of COVID‑19 cases nationwide, access to evidence-based information and appropriate tools to fight the virus are more important than ever.
Erin Carlson and Rebecca Garner, directors of public health programs in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation, discuss misinformation and disinformation and why they are dangerous during the pandemic.
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Be ready for flu season
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UTA's Health Services recommends flu vaccination before Sunday, Oct. 31, to allow time for antibodies to develop prior to flu season.
For more information and vaccination locations, go to dshs.texas.gov/flu or 211Texas.org.
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COVID-19 vaccine clinics
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Two on-campus COVID‑19 vaccine clinics are available, offering free immunizations with the FDA-approved Pfizer vaccine.
The walk-in-only clinics are 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, Sept. 30; and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6.
Read more about the clinics and incentives to receive the vaccine.
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Principles of Community in Action
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Sign up for Principles of Community in Action to learn about each of the principles and how to develop a plan to integrate these values into work goals and projects. The virtual class is 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29.
UTA's Principles of Community are the values that support the University's mission, guide our decisions and actions, and reflect our identity. Principles of Community are the underlying competencies that help UTA run smoothly.
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Attacking cancer
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Kytai Nguyen, professor of bioengineering, received grant to better identify cancer cells so they can be destroyed from the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas.
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TRIO grants
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UTA’s TRIO program received grants worth nearly $4 million from the U.S. Department of Education to help low-income students, first-generation students, and unemployed or low-wage workers access higher education.
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Compliance training
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UTA employees are required to complete compliance training curriculum by Friday, Oct. 22. Access training at uta.instructure.com or through Canvas.
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Oozeball today
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Don't miss the messy fun at Oozeball until 6:30 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 24, at the corner of Summit Avenue and Fourth Street.
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LunaFest Film Festival
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Short documentaries by, about, and for women are featured in LunaFest Film Festival, hosted by Women's & Gender Studies program. Showtime starts at 7 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 24.
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University Club buffet
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Have you tried the University Club's all-you-care-to-eat buffet? Turkey lovers will enjoy several items on Monday. Enjoy the vegetarian options, soups, salads, and desserts, too. Check the menu.
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Register for NNO
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Make sure your department or organization is represented at UTA's National Night Out 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at Brazos Park.
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Microsoft Authenticator
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UT Arlington now uses Microsoft Authenticator to log in. If you use MyMav, UTA email, or Canvas on or off campus, you do not need to do anything. If you have not used these systems, follow these steps on Managing Your Devices Through Microsoft Authenticator.
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Grad School Expo
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UTA will host the Graduate School Expo 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, in the Palo Duro Lounge of the University Center. The expo is free for students considering graduate or professional school, with representatives from UTA's graduate programs and other universities and institutions from across the state.
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